Book Review: The Total Money Makeover
Thursday, November 27
I recently read "The Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey. I was a little skeptical at first to read this book as I have read other people on Bigger Pockets criticize his "no debt" methodology.I actually was surprised by this book. I really enjoyed it. Dave's really not focusing the "no debt" m...
Book Review: Secrets of a Millionaire Landlord
Sunday, November 09
I recently read “Secrets of a Millionaire Landlord” by Robert Shemin. He also wrote “Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor”.I have mixed feelings about this book. There are parts of the book that I agreed with, and other parts of the book I found myself feeling aghast at -- and emotions...
Book Review: The 250 Questions Every Landlord Should Ask
Friday, November 07
I just read the book "The 250 Questions Every Landlord Should Ask" by George Sheldon.Overall I found it to be a fabulous book. The questions were divided into various sections, starting with finding properties, to finding tenants, to managing properties, and eventually to selling.I think new lan...
Book Review: Landlording on Autopilot by Mike Butler
Monday, October 27
I have been reading some of the books featured on the Bigger Pockets podcasts lately. Unlike Josh Dorkin, who gets stuck on page 27 of a book and never finishes, I read books very quickly. (Just kidding Josh!)The most recent book I went through was "Landlording on Autopilot" by Mike Butler.Over...
Pennies Everywhere!
Tuesday, September 30
I bought a foreclosureThis should be greatI'm always finding coinageIt must be my fateIn the kitchen drawersI find me some penniesWhy can't I be luckyAnd find a stack of twenties?I sweep out the closetsAnd look, there's some moreIt's like a treasure huntAnd less like a choreThe change is adding u...
Today a stranger approached me on the street ... and I didn't mind!
Thursday, September 25
I was over at one of my rental properties today talking to a contractor about a plumbing problem. (Ugh, I hate plumbing issues ... plumbing is my #1 enemy! But that's a post for another day!)So I was getting in my car, ready to leave, when the guy across the street stops me and asks me if I have...